The self-perception chart was helpful to the point where I could separate what I believe to be my behavior patterns on lines one, two and three, being my most likely behaviors and seven, eight and nine, being the least likely. This helped me separate likely behaviors such as growing wiser over time and willing to stand up for beliefs from less likely behavior such as putting up a false front and avoiding things. Those areas were black and white.

The three numbers in-between, four, five, and six were gray and the characteristics seemed to run over. On line four, I placed the characteristic tense an

The textbook has self-fulfilling prophecy defined as an occurrence when a person’s expectations of an outcome make the outcome more likely to happen. This is true with the second part of the self-concept assignment, the ideal self. I have a respectable view of myself and since people see my open, nonchalant, and confident attitude, they are more likely to respect me even before I talk to them.

Both part one and two on the chart were perplexing. This can be explained by using the textbook definition of multiple identities and/or personalities. Our roles can change over the course of the day. Therefore what I am most like in class on Friday can be very different from what I am like if I go to a club later that night. For example, in class I might be reserved and shy if I am not confident in the subject being discussed. On the other hand, I could be a wild party animal at the club if I believe that I am attractive.

This section also confirmed the textbook concept of reflected appraisal. In this

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